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Sandra Diamond Fox

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Sandra Diamond Fox has been a journalist since 2005, working for The News-Times and The Redding Pilot prior to coming to the Daily Voice. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Stony Brook University and a Master's degree in publishing from Pace University. She married with four teenage children and is a competitive runner and avid exerciser.

Sandra was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Obituaries

Ida Ferraro, 81, Mamaroneck Resident MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Ida Ferraro, of Mamaroneck, died Sunday, Sept. 20, at age 81.She was born July 2, 1934, in Malvito, Italy, to Arnaldo and Adelina Albore. She was the wife of Romeo Ferraro, the mother of Peter Ferraro (Jodi Stern), grandmother of Peter Jacob and Jenna Lynn, sister of Michael, Frank and Fausto Alore, Teresa Laise. A sister, Angelia DeIacovo, predeceased her. Visitation is on Wednesday from 8:30-10:15 a.m. at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 767 E. Boston Post Road. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vito's Roman Catholic Church, followed by entomb…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

Obituaries

Gussie Buccione, 93, Of New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Gussie Buccione, a lifelong resident of New Rochelle, died Sept. 21. She was 93. She was born May 23, 1922, in New Rochelle, to the late Frank and Serafina Amorello. She was a communicant of Holy Name Church and a member of its Catholic Sodality. She was predeceased by her husband Vincent F. Buccione, who died Sept. 14, 1990. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara French and Jean Battaglia; her son, Frank Buccione; five grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Lloyd Maxcy & Sons Beauchamp Chapel, 16 Shea Pl…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

Obituaries

Ralph Anthony Tavella Jr., 87, Of Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Ralph Anthony Tavella Jr., 87, died Sept. 20. He was born Oct. 8, 1927, in Norwalk, to the late Ralph and Anna Tavella. He was married for more than 60 years to Lorraine (Soucy) Tavella. They have two sons, Ralph and Anthony Tavella, as well as two grandchildren, McKenzie and Anthony Tavella. He played basketball and baseball for the Colonial Athletic Club and soccer for Norwalk High School and St. Ann’s. In 1946, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Upon returning home, he resumed his local baseball career as an outfielder for South Norwalk Trust, Laurel A.C. and Shoreli…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

Obituaries

Eleanor Mary Frezzo, 84, Of Pelham PELHAM, N.Y. -- Eleanor Mary Frezzo died Monday, Sept. 21. She was 84 years old. Born and raised in Pelham, she graduated from Pelham Memorial High School in 1947. She met her husband, Vincent Frezzo, in Mount Vernon, after his service in World War II; the two married in 1955. She worked for Chemical Bank in the Pelham branch office after graduating from Pelham Memorial High School. She raised four children, Paula, Vincent, Cindy and Lisa. She was a volunteer at St. Catharine's Church, as well as Pelham Memorial High School. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Vincent Paul F…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

Obituaries

Amelia Rubeo, 91, Of Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- Amelia Rubeo (nee Liberati), 91, of Yonkers, died Sunday, Sept. 20. She was born June 1, 1924, to Achille and Carmella (Bova) Liberati in Yonkers, where she was raised and attended local schools. Rubeo was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. On Oct. 8, 1945, she married Victor Rubeo in Sacred Heart Church. He died in 1999. She is survived by her son Victor (Buddy) Valerie Rubeo of Dobbs Ferry; her three grandchildren, Cheryl (Richard) Hurlbert; Paul (Tara) Rubeo and Michael (Katen) Rubeo; her five great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Taylor, Andrew, Jenna and Nicholas; and…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

Events

Get To Know Preschools, Daycare Centers At Fairfield Library Fair FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield Public Library is holding a preschool and daycare fair on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. This open house is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the different schools and centers at one time. Meet local, state-licensed providers and talk with them about their programs. Fourteen providers will be in the Memorial Room at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. Participating providers include Bright Horizons at Fairfield, Creative Minds Early Childhood Center, Fairfield University Early Learning Cente…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

Events

Review For ACT/SAT/Psat Math In Field Library Course PEEKSKILL, N.Y. --There will be a free SAT/PSAT/ACT math review course at The Field Library in Peekskill on Saturday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Learn essential math needed to succeed at the SAT, PSAT, and ACT in a course conducted by a New York state certified math teacher. The course is appropriate for all ability levels -- from math-phobic to math-wiz. The class is an intensive hands-on afternoon that guides students through the most commonly tested math topics and calculator how-tos, as well as tips and tricks for test day. The class aims to teach students how to save time and overcome fear …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

Events

Support Connection In Yorktown Gets Ready For Annual Fundraising Walk YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The 21st Annual Support-A-Walk for breast and ovarian cancer will take place on Sunday., Oct. 4, rain or shine, at FDR Park, Route 202, in Yorktown Heights.Support Connection, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization offering free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. The Support-A-Walk was founded 21 years ago by local residents as a way to focus attention on breast and ovarian cancer. Each year, thousands of people take part in this event. Participants complete a three-mile walk, often in honor of loved ones – a celebration of life and a tribu…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

News

Metro-North Adds Trains, Staff In Preparation For Pope's Visit FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Metro-North and the MTA are adding trains and buses to support the expected crowds during Pope Francis' visit to New York City on Thursday and Friday. “We are proud to host Pope Francis here in New York, and we are working to expand mass transit options to ensure that everyone can travel safely and securely during this time," Governor Andrew Cuomo said. "I encourage anyone planning to be in New York City at that time to plan ahead and check the new travel schedules." Pope Francis will arrive in New York on Thursday and will have a full schedule of …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

Events

Wishbone Ash Rock Band Debutes At Fairfield Theatre Co. FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield Theatre Company welcomes guitar band Wishbone Ash for the first time on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Formed in 1969, Wishbone Ash is credited with 24 original studio recordings, 10 live albums and four live DVDs, along with a DVD rockumentary. With its legendary twin-guitar approach, Wishbone Ash has been cited by legendary bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd as a primary influence along with Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden and, more recently, heavyweights Opeth. Founded and led by guitar and vocalist Andy Powell, the band is made up of Finland’s guitar wizard Muddy Manninen, bassis…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/22/2015

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